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N/ACompleted· 746 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Staples +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Cesarean Randomized Control Trial Of Sutures vs. Staples (CROSS)

Thomas Jefferson University·interventional·Posted Sep 29, 2010·Updated Nov 26, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Staples and Suture for Cesarean Section and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 746 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

To determine whether the rate of wound complications differs based on method of closure of skin incision (staples vs. suture) after cesarean delivery.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCesarean Section, Wound Complications, Patient Satisfaction, Pain Measurement
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsMain Line Health

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 29, 2010
Enrollment StartJun 1, 2010
Primary CompletionOct 1, 2014
Study CompletionDec 1, 2014
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.3 yearsPosted 15.8 years ago

Interventions

Staplesother

Interrupted Ethicon Staples

Sutureother

Subcuticular continuous suture (4-0 Monocryl Plus on PS2 needle or 4-0 Vicryl Plus on FS2 or PS2 needle)